Resources - Region 1

California Science ProjectsThe California Science Project (CSP) is a university-based
professional development network for pre-K-16 teachers
of science that utilizes highly skilled teams of educators
and scientists drawn from universities and school districts
across the state. This statewide network works toward
the common goal of improving science education for all
California students. The CSP has convenient sites across
the state at campuses of the University of California,
California State University, and independent colleges/universities.
There are
four science projects in
Region 1:

The Discovery Museum Science
and Space Center (Sacramento)
The Discovery Museum is one of Northern California’s
premier institutions with an emphasis on STEM (science,
technology, engineering, math) education and hands-on
learning.
www.thediscovery.org

Children's Museum of Sonoma CountyThe Children’s Museum of Sonoma County presents
the Museum-on-the-Go, a fantastic mobile science program
that comes to your school. The program transforms your
school into a mini hands-on “Exploratorium-like”
museum for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade.
The Museum on the Go offers two engaging and fun programs
to elementary school students – AIR POWER! And ELECTRIC
SCIENCE! All exhibits and activities are correlated
to Ca. Content Standards. For more information, call
Theresa Giacomino, Director of Programs and Education
707-338-3412 or visit the museum website at
www.cmosc.org.

Sacramento Children’s
Museum
STEM-based education and exhibits are an integral part
of Sacramento Children’s Museum, and we introduce
these ideas throughout the Museum. Stacking, dropping,
sorting, matching and balancing are all concepts that
children explore while playing in “CityWays.”
“Solar Car Racers” introduces the notion
of solar power and the sun as an energy source in a
fun, simple way. Learning about wind flow and air currents
becomes a game in “AirWays.” Our mission
is to spark a passion for life-long learning, and through
these exhibits, we are introducing concepts of science,
technology, engineering, and math that take root in
our young visitors and will flourish over time.
www.sackids.org

RAFT (Resource Area for Teaching)A non-profit organization that believes hands-on
teaching is the best way for teachers to teach and students
to learn. They provide creative hands-on activities,
educational resources, workshops, and inexpensive materials
(many donated by local businesses) to enrich pre K-12
education. The goal is to assist teachers, non-profits,
and community groups by providing materials and ideas
for day-to-day teaching and for supporting professional
growth.
www.raftsac.org

MASE (Math and Science Education)
Center at California State University, Sacramento
The mission of the MASE Center at California State
University, Sacramento, is to improve the quality of
science teaching and learning in the public and private
schools of the Sacramento region. The MASE Center employs
the expertise of teachers, grades K-12, university and
community college faculty and local industrial scientists
and engineers to accomplish this mission. Implementation
of the mission is provided in two distinct areas; professional
development of experienced teachers and development
of pre-service teachers.
www.csus.edu/mase

Bohart Museum of
Entomology at UC Davis
The Bohart Museum, one of the largest insect collections
in the United States, welcomes classes to explore the
diverse and fascinating world of insects. Students will
get the chance explore part of the vast collection,
see beautiful and unusual insects, and interact with
residents of a live insect zoo. For more information
visit
bohart.ucdavis.edu
or call (530) 752-9555.

Sacramento ZooFor more information, call 916-264-5166 or go to www.saczoo.com.

Petaluma Wildlife MuseumThe Petaluma Wildlife Museum is the largest student-run
wildlife museum in the world. The museum is completely
run by student docents who care for the dozens of live
animals and hundreds of taxidermied animals, and run
all of the flied trips through the museum. The museum
offers summer programs for students and a limited number
of weekend tours. For more information contact: Petaluma
Wildlife Museum, 201 Fair Street, Petaluma, CA 94952,
(707) 778-4787.

World of Wonders Science MuseumAn educational hands-on science museum located in Historical
downtown Lodi, California. The mission of the World
of Wonders Science Museum is to offer hands-on science-based
exhibits and programs to stimulate discovery for all
ages.
wowsciencemuseum.org

Explorit Science CenterExplorit engages children and adults in hands-on science
discovery. We have a family-friendly museum and nature
site in Davis. What’s more, we take science programs
on the road to schools and community sites in 18 counties.
The center offers everyone the chance to “Think
it… Try it… Explorit.”.
www.explorit.org

Turtle Bay Exploration ParkLocated in Redding, Turtle Bay Exploration Park educates
visitors of all ages with entertaining and stimulating
exhibitions and programs that interpret the complex
relationships between people and their environments.
Using the unique cultural, historical, and natural resources
including those in the Sacramento River Region, Turtle
Bay serves as a catalyst for exploring universal human
experiences. The Redding GEMS Center at Turtle Bay has
been providing north state teachers access to cutting
edge teaching materials and intensive workshops since
2001. These workshops are presented by local teachers
who have become GEMS trained associates. For a current
schedule of workshops and other GEMS offerings, please
e-mail your inquiry to
GEMS(at)turtlebay.org or call 242-3108. www.turtlebay.org/learn/professionaldevelopment